Back in November we reported that the Insight Property Group had purchased the Murry's site at the corner of 6th & H Street NE and had planned to develop the site with a mixed use building to replace the grocery store, parking lot, and a couple small retail bays that currently occupy this large parcel. With Murry's slated for redevelopment and the Autozone site sold for development last year that left the H Street Storage site next door to Murry's on the north side of the 600 block of H Street as the sole remaining large urban blemish in need of redevelopment plans on H Street. The wait is over -- Insight Property Group has a contract on the H Street Storage site as well and is expected to close on the property this year and to include it in their plans to redevelop the Murry's site.
Few details have emerged thus far about the developers' grand plans, but you can bet that Insight is thinking big having obtained two of the largest parcels on H Street. The new development will be directly across the street from another mixed use development project from another mixed use development from Jair Lynch, which is expected to break ground this summer. Rapport Companies, owned by Gary Rappaport -- who also has terrific plans to redevelop the H Street Connection site on H between 8th & 10th Streets -- is handling the leasing for the mixed use site to be. We expect Insight has grand plans for the space and plans to land premier tenants for what is likely to go from perhaps the worst block on H Street to arguably one of its best when the two new developments are complete.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
H Street Performance Parking meeting w/ DDOT & Tommy Wells Thurs. 2/16, 6:30 pm at Sherwood Rec Center
***PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE***
Councilmember Tommy Wells and DDOT Will Co-Host a Public Meeting About Performance Based Parking on H Street
Councilmember Tommy Wells and representatives from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) are co-hosting a public meeting on February 16 to discuss the Performance Based Parking program that is planned for the H Street corridor in northeast Washington. The program has two main goals: 1) improve the availability of customer parking on H Street, and 2) reduce parking spillover into adjacent residential streets. The program is scheduled to start in March 2012 and will apply to H Street, NE from 3rd to 15th Streets.
At the meeting, DDOT will present a proposal for implementing performance based parking on the H Street, NE for public review and comment.
Community members are encouraged to participate in this meeting to help shape the implementation plan for this program.
The information materials that will be presented at this meeting will also be made available online at http://1.usa.gov/AEw0fv under Related Documents following the February 16 meeting.
Following this meeting, a 30-day review and comment period will be made available to community stakeholders before DDOT implements the program. To review the implementation plan and submit comments please visit http://1.usa.gov/AEw0fv after February 16.
About Performance Based Parking
Performance based parking is a curbside management strategy that DDOT first introduced as a pilot in the Ballpark District of Ward 6 in March 2008. Performance based parking works by adjusting the rates and/or the time restrictions on metered blocks while protecting the parking supply on surrounding residential and mixed used corridors through increased residential parking protections and enforcement. For additional details please visit: http://1.usa.gov/AEw0fv.
What: H Street Performance Based Parking Zone Public Meeting
When: Thursday, February 16, 2012
6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where: Sherwood Recreation Center
640 10th Street, NE
Councilmember Tommy Wells and DDOT Will Co-Host a Public Meeting About Performance Based Parking on H Street
Councilmember Tommy Wells and representatives from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) are co-hosting a public meeting on February 16 to discuss the Performance Based Parking program that is planned for the H Street corridor in northeast Washington. The program has two main goals: 1) improve the availability of customer parking on H Street, and 2) reduce parking spillover into adjacent residential streets. The program is scheduled to start in March 2012 and will apply to H Street, NE from 3rd to 15th Streets.
At the meeting, DDOT will present a proposal for implementing performance based parking on the H Street, NE for public review and comment.
Community members are encouraged to participate in this meeting to help shape the implementation plan for this program.
The information materials that will be presented at this meeting will also be made available online at http://1.usa.gov/AEw0fv under Related Documents following the February 16 meeting.
Following this meeting, a 30-day review and comment period will be made available to community stakeholders before DDOT implements the program. To review the implementation plan and submit comments please visit http://1.usa.gov/AEw0fv after February 16.
About Performance Based Parking
Performance based parking is a curbside management strategy that DDOT first introduced as a pilot in the Ballpark District of Ward 6 in March 2008. Performance based parking works by adjusting the rates and/or the time restrictions on metered blocks while protecting the parking supply on surrounding residential and mixed used corridors through increased residential parking protections and enforcement. For additional details please visit: http://1.usa.gov/AEw0fv.
What: H Street Performance Based Parking Zone Public Meeting
When: Thursday, February 16, 2012
6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where: Sherwood Recreation Center
640 10th Street, NE
Just Tap @ Intersections Festival: March 11, at the Atlas
SOLE Defined
Who: Just Tap with special guests: Christylez Bacon, Lesina Martin, The
Akua Allrich Quartet, Dionte Lee as well as Ryan Johnson of STOMP.
Date: March 11, 2012
Time: 2pm
Place: Atlas Performing Arts Center; 1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Tickets: $15; $10 Student/Senior
Who: Just Tap with special guests: Christylez Bacon, Lesina Martin, The
Akua Allrich Quartet, Dionte Lee as well as Ryan Johnson of STOMP.
Date: March 11, 2012
Time: 2pm
Place: Atlas Performing Arts Center; 1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Tickets: $15; $10 Student/Senior
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Link roundup
Boundary Road (414 H St) officially opened last night after a few nights of soft openings. Urban Daddy has a preview as does BisNow and The President Wears Prada. We made it in during the soft opening and we're really pleased -- so far our high expectations for Boundary Road have been met -- excellent food and drink at a good price in a very attractive environment. We had a very nice lamb entree, liked the perogies, and thought the Foie Grab PB & J was awesome. Frozen Tropics has a few thoughts as well.
The Washingtonian has an amazing slideshow of Chinese New Year celebration at Toki Underground (1234 H St). Color me totally green with envy of those who managed to snag a reservation in the four hours they were available before selling out. Toki fans should set their DVRs to see them on the Cooking Channel's Unique Eats on February 26.
H Street Ritas (1014 H St) announced that they'll reopen on March 9.
DC Urban Turf posted about a house at 14th & F that went under contract almost right after hitting the market. They say “anyone thinking of buying in 20002 should move quickly when they find the right home.”
Flats at Atlas is sharing their price points, so they must be close to leasing soon. flatsatatlas@bozzuto.com
DDOT & Tommy Wells will host a meeting on H Street Performance Parking on Thursday, at 6:30 pm at the Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th St NE). We're not fully up to speed on the latest here, but this generally involves variable pricing at metered spaces along H Street, expanded residential parking protection along the side streets, and some efforts to recapture the funds generated through the parking meters for use in the local community.
Casbah applied for a liqour license to open at the corner of 12th & H. This is the Indian/Pakistania restaurant with a large side patio in the space that previously housed Naby's Island.
The Hill is Home speaks very favorably of Shawafel (1322 H St).
Living Social has half off performances at the Intersections Festival, which is coming to the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St) in just over a week.
The Washingtonian has an amazing slideshow of Chinese New Year celebration at Toki Underground (1234 H St). Color me totally green with envy of those who managed to snag a reservation in the four hours they were available before selling out. Toki fans should set their DVRs to see them on the Cooking Channel's Unique Eats on February 26.
H Street Ritas (1014 H St) announced that they'll reopen on March 9.
DC Urban Turf posted about a house at 14th & F that went under contract almost right after hitting the market. They say “anyone thinking of buying in 20002 should move quickly when they find the right home.”
Flats at Atlas is sharing their price points, so they must be close to leasing soon. flatsatatlas@bozzuto.com
DDOT & Tommy Wells will host a meeting on H Street Performance Parking on Thursday, at 6:30 pm at the Sherwood Recreation Center (640 10th St NE). We're not fully up to speed on the latest here, but this generally involves variable pricing at metered spaces along H Street, expanded residential parking protection along the side streets, and some efforts to recapture the funds generated through the parking meters for use in the local community.
Casbah applied for a liqour license to open at the corner of 12th & H. This is the Indian/Pakistania restaurant with a large side patio in the space that previously housed Naby's Island.
The Hill is Home speaks very favorably of Shawafel (1322 H St).
Living Social has half off performances at the Intersections Festival, which is coming to the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St) in just over a week.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Kids Yoga at Yoga District (526 H St), Sundays 2/26-4/1
Every
Sunday, 1:30 – 2:30pm
February 26th – April 1st
6
classes: $60, $10 walk-in only
Kids
aged 8-13*
The regular practice of vinyasas, standing postures, and seated exercises “will accelerate the development skills such as small controlled movements, whole-body coordination and control, and balance (NC School of Yoga).” Additionally, breathing exercises as well as sustained postures help develop patience and increase focus which lead to a calm sense of being and possibly even a better night’s sleep.
As with all bodies, asana and pranayama help prevent illness to even our youngest students. Movement and healthy breathing help provide fresh blood and move lymph through the entire body assisting your immune system to ward any lingering unwanted bacteria or viruses. Yoga asanas are particularly beneficial for growing bodies. As children’s bones are hardening and broadening and tendons, ligaments, and cartilage are settling into place children may experience discomfort. Gentle stretching will help with pain while strength-building postures will help with proper alignment and placement as the body parts settles into a permanent place.
*If your child is younger or older than this age range, and they would
like to participate, please contact Hannah at: hannah@yogadistrict.org
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Boundary Road opens Monday at 414 H Street
We've been telling you that we're excited about Boundary Road for a year now and our enthusiasm has only increased as we've shared drafts of their menu and beer, wine and cocktail lists over the past couple months. Accordingly, we're thrilled to share that Boundary Road will open their doors to the public at 414 H Street on Monday, February 13.
Boundary Road is a neighborhood American Bistro whose Chef Brad Walker has cooked at great restaurants including, Central, Proof, Cashion's and Fiola, while his partner and their GM Karlos Leopald's background includes popular Columbia Heights beer tavern Meridian Pint. They've done a terrific job renovating 414 H Street, which you can get a taste of from these Washingtonian photos from a couple weeks back. Boundary Road is going to be one of the most attractive spaces on H Street and their menus and Chef Brad's background suggest they'll be offering delicious food and drink to match.
Plan on checking them out soon and follow them on facebook and twitter for more info in the meantime.
Boundary Road is a neighborhood American Bistro whose Chef Brad Walker has cooked at great restaurants including, Central, Proof, Cashion's and Fiola, while his partner and their GM Karlos Leopald's background includes popular Columbia Heights beer tavern Meridian Pint. They've done a terrific job renovating 414 H Street, which you can get a taste of from these Washingtonian photos from a couple weeks back. Boundary Road is going to be one of the most attractive spaces on H Street and their menus and Chef Brad's background suggest they'll be offering delicious food and drink to match.
Plan on checking them out soon and follow them on facebook and twitter for more info in the meantime.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Link roundup
Eater has a nice piece on Smith Commons (1245 H St), which recently celebrated their first anniversary. It's been a really good first year for them, though we're sorry to see their GM Sheldon Robinson go earlier this month. Congrats to Jerome and Miles on a great first year and best wishes to Sheldon in New York!
DC's Office of Planning released their land use study on the streetcar line nad it bodes well for DC and for area property owners -- the system will produce great gains in property values and allow much of the cost of putting the system in motion to be offset by those gains. Stories covering this ran in the Post, WBJ, Examiner, DCist, TBD, DCmud, City Paper, and on the website of CM Tommy Wells. Unfortunately, a few neighbors are complaining about the streetcar barn, which will be located on Benning Road. We're not sure that there's any legitimate reason why.
The Capitol Hill Speciality Hospital at 8th & Mass is looking to move from long vacant to residential use. Curbed has a preview of the proposal. ANC6A reviewed this recently with neighbors as well.
Stuart Hobson Middle School (between 4th & 5th and E & F Sts) is pending modernization. Support the local Capitol Hill middle school by signing on.
Urban Land Institute says DOT's plans to consider the environmental impact of their funding decision is good news for DC streetcars.
The Pug (1234 H St) turns five next week and has a week of celebration planned.
Toki Underground (1234 H St) is doing cooking classes with Living Social (deal now via Living Social) and is also accepting a small number of reservations weeknights prior to 6 pm through City Eats. This is good news for anyone and everyone who has a hard time getting in there.
Boundary Road (414 H St) is getting really close to opening. And the place is gorgeous. Trust us when we say you're going to love it.
DC's Office of Planning released their land use study on the streetcar line nad it bodes well for DC and for area property owners -- the system will produce great gains in property values and allow much of the cost of putting the system in motion to be offset by those gains. Stories covering this ran in the Post, WBJ, Examiner, DCist, TBD, DCmud, City Paper, and on the website of CM Tommy Wells. Unfortunately, a few neighbors are complaining about the streetcar barn, which will be located on Benning Road. We're not sure that there's any legitimate reason why.
The Capitol Hill Speciality Hospital at 8th & Mass is looking to move from long vacant to residential use. Curbed has a preview of the proposal. ANC6A reviewed this recently with neighbors as well.
Stuart Hobson Middle School (between 4th & 5th and E & F Sts) is pending modernization. Support the local Capitol Hill middle school by signing on.
Urban Land Institute says DOT's plans to consider the environmental impact of their funding decision is good news for DC streetcars.
The Pug (1234 H St) turns five next week and has a week of celebration planned.
Toki Underground (1234 H St) is doing cooking classes with Living Social (deal now via Living Social) and is also accepting a small number of reservations weeknights prior to 6 pm through City Eats. This is good news for anyone and everyone who has a hard time getting in there.
Boundary Road (414 H St) is getting really close to opening. And the place is gorgeous. Trust us when we say you're going to love it.
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